What's it like in Gavea?

Gavea is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its university setting, festivals and temples. Are you looking for Gavea travel tips? Make sure that you visit Shopping de Gavea and Tijuca National Park while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I find in Gavea?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options in Gavea to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rio de Janeiro area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gavea, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Gavea.

What are the top things to see and do in Gavea?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Tijuca National Park, Parque da Cidade and City Park. Shopping de Gavea and Jockey Club are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Ipanema Beach, Platforma Theatre and Estádio da Gávea are just a few of the places to visit in and around Gavea. While you're out sightseeing, Gávea Hippodrome and Museu do Meio Ambiente are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rio de Janeiro.

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Our top choices for Gavea hotels

1. Gávea | 1 quarto, vista Cristo, prédio com infra - por Casapē Rio

Gavea

Bernardo

RM2,733 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

2. Vista Carioca

Gavea

RM560 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

3. Ipanema Inn

Ipanema, 2.4 km from Gavea

Emily

RM881 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

4. Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro OFICIAL

São Conrado, 3.8 km from Gavea

Valerie

RM805 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

5. Sol Ipanema Hotel

Ipanema, 2.8 km from Gavea

Lisa

RM1,254 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

6. Miramar by Windsor Copacabana

Copacabana, 4 km from Gavea

YANYING

RM920 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

7. Othon Palace Copacabana Rio

Copacabana, 4.1 km from Gavea

OLEH

RM977 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

8. Windsor California Copacabana Hotel

Copacabana, 4.4 km from Gavea

Bavishan

RM705 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

9. Arena Ipanema Hotel

Ipanema, 3.9 km from Gavea

Nikki

RM735 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

10. Pestana Rio Atlantica

Copacabana, 4.2 km from Gavea

Edna

RM715 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

11. Samba Bossa Nova Ipanema

Copacabana, 3.7 km from Gavea

Angel

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

12. Atlantis Copacabana Hotel

Ipanema, 3.9 km from Gavea

Sarojini Gertrude

RM381 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

13. Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Copacabana, 4 km from Gavea

"I absolutely loved the hotel! ❤️ The room was clean, the location was great, and the hotel staff were wonderful Thiago and Matteus in special —so friendly, helpful, and always happy to give us directions and recommendations on places to visit. The Copacabana area was also clean and lively, with plenty of restaurants, stores, and things to do within walking distance. 🌴🇧🇷 We had such a wonderful time in Rio!"

Erika

RM589 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

14. Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Botafogo, 6.1 km from Gavea

Mario

RM775 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

15. Hotel Vermont Ipanema

Ipanema, 2.8 km from Gavea

anita

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

16. Arena Copacabana Hotel

Copacabana, 4.8 km from Gavea

Omaima

RM622 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

17. Windsor Excelsior Copacabana

Copacabana, 5.1 km from Gavea

Gisele

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

18. Windsor Martinique Copacabana

Copacabana, 3.9 km from Gavea

Armando

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

19. B&B Hotels RJ Copacabana Forte

Copacabana, 4.1 km from Gavea

Robert

RM609 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

20. Américas Benidorm Hotel

Copacabana, 4.1 km from Gavea

Andre

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Where to stay in Gavea

Find the best Gavea areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal cityscape with a beach, water reflections, and a hill in the background.

Copacabana

Mingle with the local residents on one of the world’s most famous beaches, admire art deco buildings and party until dawn in this effervescent neighborhood.

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A beach with a patterned walkway, ocean, and mountains in the background.

Ipanema

Relax on beautiful beaches, shop for fashion and revel in the nightlife of one of Rio de Janeiro’s most stylish areas.

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A beach with people, umbrellas, and a large mountain in the background.

Barra da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro’s longest beach, a sprawling shopping mall and some of the city’s best seafood restaurants and bars await in this relaxed neighborhood.

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A modern architectural structure with a unique design, a pool, and a waterfront setting.

Rio de Janeiro Centro

You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Municipal Theater is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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A cityscape with a prominent mountain silhouette, a waterfront, and a bridge.

Botafogo

Botafogo is a destination travellers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.

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Top Gavea Hotel Reviews

Hotel Atlântico Prime

8/10 Good

"Llegamos a las 5am y el hotel estaba totalmente oscuro, no parecía nada la imagen que habíamos alquilado. Luego cambio al prender las luces etc. Buen desayuno y buena cena"